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HB421 • 2025

Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact

Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact

Children Crime
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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Taylor, Darlene
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Senate Tabled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it was tabled by the Senate, meaning its future is uncertain despite passing other stages.

Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act

This bill creates a new crime for traveling to meet a minor with the intent of committing an indecent act and sets penalties, but it was tabled by the Senate.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes a new criminal offense called 'traveling to meet a minor for indecent purposes'.
  • Sets specific punishments or penalties for people who commit this crime.
  • Amends Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which covers crimes and offenses.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who travel to meet a minor for indecent purposes

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list the specific prison time or fine amounts for this crime.
  • The bill was tabled by the Senate on March 31, 2026, so it is unclear if it will become law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Tabled

Official Summary Text

Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact